Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (GH5Y 22)

Course description

Aims - This SVQ is based on standards developed collaboratively by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), TOPSS (England), Skills for Care, Care Council for Wales, the Northern Ireland Care Council and Skills for Health. In Scotland, the Scottish Social Services Council represents a wide variety of stakeholders working in a broad range of occupations and job roles within the health and social care sectors. The SVQ is assessed in the workplace. Examples of the settings or centres in which the SVQ is likely to be delivered include: the NHS, private healthcare providers, adult care settings and training centres. SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries. Content - To achieve the SVQ level 2, candidates are required to complete six Units. Four core/mandatory Units plus two optional Units Registration For registration purposes the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) require the completion of all FOUR core Units and TWO optional Units. Course Summary - The qualification consists of six units, chosen to be most suitable to the work environment. Candidates can progress from the Level 2 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 6 to other appropriate SVQs up to and including level 4. The progression route for each candidate will depend on their job role and level of responsibility.